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The Air Up There!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a model of a column of air and discover one of the reasons why low and high pressure systems exist and why low pressure is often associated with bad weather.
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Causal Patterns in Density Phenomena

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider the causes of density at a microscopic level. They then discover that one cause of density has to do with how many protons and neutrons the material contains.
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The Actinide Group

For Students 9th - 12th
For this elements worksheet, students learn about the elements found in the actinide group including those that occur naturally and those that have been artificially produced. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Measuring Vibration of Energy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry learning exercise, students measure the different vibration levels of energy. They use the fundamental vibration frequency formula to calculate the Morse potential for a given chemical bond. There are 2 questions.
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Atoms Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
In this atoms crossword puzzle, students read 15 questions about atoms and fit the answers into a crossword. This difficult puzzle has no word bank.
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Atoms-How Sweet They Are!

For Students 8th - 10th
In this atoms and sugar molecules worksheet, students are given the structural composition of the sugar molecule maltose. They determine the number of each type of atom in the molecule, they find the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms and...
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Limiting Reagent

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work in small groups with a small set of 8 nuts and 5 bolts to assemble into combinations of 1 nut: 1 bolt, and 2 nuts: 1 bolt. They explore the outcome and discuss. Then a student mixes two clear, colorless solutions together...
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Stoichiometry

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research chemical formulas and balance chemical equations.  In this chemical equations lesson students complete a class activity on chemical equations and answer questions.
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Structure of Matter

For Students 8th - 9th
In this science puzzle worksheet, students solve a crossword puzzle related to matter. For example, "Scientist who discovered protons."
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The Rifting of Pangaea and the Gettysburg Battlefield

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze and interpret an animated model of Earth’s rifting processes.  In this Earth Science lesson, 11th graders connect Earth’s rifting processes with the Earth’s surface in the Gettysburg battlefield.  Students apply...
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Metals for Minting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the Periodic Table to investigate basic properties of metals used to make coins. They discuss how historic events like the Civil War and Gold Rush had a direct impact on the trime.
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Periodic Table & Its Trends-Day 6

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students intergrate science, technology and society into exploring the periodic table. They investigate one element of their choice and write a one page paper on the elements discovery, properties, uses, and the effect on society.
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Causal Patterns in Density Phenomena

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students realize that density exists. They develop a mental model of density-to realize that something is going on that they cannot see to account for differences between materials.
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Cold Fusion?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers apply their knowledge of relativity and nuclear radiation to the concept of cold fusion. They also read the article from the website listed in the related and resource websites and discuss the article with the class.
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The Bohr-Rutherford Model of the Atom

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this atom model worksheet, students explore how scientists developed the Bohr-Rutherford atom model. Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements.
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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this elements learning exercise, students review the Bohr model and define negative and positive subatomic particles. Students compare molecules and compounds. This learning exercise has 11 short answer questions and 4 problems to solve.
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Electromagnitism Applications

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners experiment on magnets and electricity. In this physics activity, students determine what factors affect the strength of a magnetic field. They design an experiment to determine how electromagnetic field strength varies with...

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